Historical Examples. 1  Some other men and a woman were scanning the hoisting machinery with superior looks. 2  But Viviette regarded him with a smile--the smile of woman's superior wisdom. 3  The granite of the mountains is superior to the celebrated Quincy. 4  Our superior rank places us in the front row of the procession.
Share. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosisâbased on your medical history, symptoms and exposure to ticks. Because the typical diagnostic tests for Lyme are so insensitive, a negative test result does not mean you donât have Lyme. There are many reasons why someone who actually has Lyme may have a negative test result.
According to the CDC surveillance criteria, an erythema migrans (EM) rash in an endemic area, means Lyme disease. In a non-endemic area, rash requires a positive test. Since Lyme disease is a multi-systemic illness there is a multitude of symptoms associated with the illness. Lyme disease is a Clinical Diagnosis. Not all tests for Lyme disease are accurate, but may be helpful. You may have the infection and yet your tests can be negative due to the lack of immune response to the bacteria. Your doctor will carefully go over your medical history and symptoms.